LVJ introduces us to “Polka on the Pyro-Trombone”

We have an adundance of musical talent in the Sierra Foothills, along with a thriving arts and culture scene. I’ve gotten to know Louis Valentine Johnson, an accomplished classical guitarist. I’ve seen “LVJ” perform at InConcert Sierra (this program was sensational), and I own some of his CDs. He has performed all over the world.

On his Facebook page this weekend, Louis found this: A video of Valentin Guerin, 25, an aspiring French trombonist who came up with a crazy new invention: he calls it the ‘Pyro-Trombone.’ Guerin invented the instrument himself and owns the patent. Thanks for the laugh Louis!

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Jeff Pelline is a veteran editor and award-winning journalist - in print and online. He is publisher of Sierra FoodWineArt magazine and its website SierraCulture.com. Jeff covered business and technology for The San Francisco Chronicle for 12 years, and he was a founding editor and Editor of CNET News for eight years, among other positions. Jeff has a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a master's from Northwestern University. His hobbies include sailing, swimming, and trout fishing in the Sierra. View all posts by jeffpelline